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How K-12 Administrators Can Run a 10-Minute ELA Audit

Use this 10-minute ELA curriculum audit to quickly scan your school’s full ELA system for research-aligned literacy indicators, identify gaps, and plan next steps

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Meeting the AI Moment in Education—and How We Get It Right

AI is reshaping education—discover how to harness its potential and ensure we get it right for learners everywhere.

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Henry County Schools’ Strategic Approach to High-Quality Instruction in Every Classroom

See how one school system created a unified approach to instruction—aligning curriculum, professional learning, and feedback into a clear, scalable playbook.

Zoe Del Mar

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5 Things We Can Learn from This Year’s 180 Award Winners

From goal-setting to classroom routines, here are five practices shaping the success of this year’s 180 Award-winning teachers.

Brenda Iasevoli

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Intervention vs. Remediation in Education: How They’re Different & Why That Matters

Compare intervention vs remediation in education, including how they're different, why they're important, and strategies and activities to implement them

Dr. Bonnie Cochran

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Designing Learning for a Neuroinclusive Classroom

See how accessibility can be a made a part of classroom design, especially for neurodivergent students.

Stacey Lawson
Executive Administrator, Core & Supplemental Solutions, HMH

Francie Alexander
Senior Vice President, Efficacy & Consulting Research

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What Are Tiered Assignments in Education?

What are tiered assignments in education? Learn how this differentiated instruction strategy meets students at every readiness level.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Jigsaw Method of Teaching

Learn what the jigsaw method of teaching is, how it works, and practical tips for using this strategy to build collaboration and support all learners.

Jennifer Corujo
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Effective Strategies: Scaffolding for ELL Students That Benefits the Whole Class

What is scaffolding and how does it help ELL students? Read to learn about scaffolding for ELL students, including benefits and best practices.

Dana Leon
Shaped Contributor

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Scaffolding and Differentiation for ELL Students in Math 

Learn how scaffolding and differentiation for ELL students in math support multilingual learners in accessing grade-level content while strengthening both language development and conceptual understanding.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

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Personalized Learning with AI: Technology Is Catching Up To What Teachers Have Always Known

Explore how personalized learning with AI helps educators tailor instruction, support diverse learners, and improve outcomes at scale.

Edward Howard
VP Product Management, HMH

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Free Math Graphic Organizers

Explore our range of free math graphic organizers you can start using at any time in your classroom.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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What Is a Gallery Walk in Education?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is a gallery walk in education?” Plus, get gallery walk examples and activities ideas.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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Differentiated Instruction for Special Education Students

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez, HMH's director of academic planning and data analytics, shares insights on differentiated instruction for special education students.

Dr. Suzanne Jimenez
Director of Academic Planning and Data Analytics at HMH

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8 Math Engagement Strategies for the K-12 Classroom

Math engagement strategies to help K-12 teachers engage students and optimize their math instruction

Amber Silverman
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Think-Pair-Share Activities

Discover engaging think-pair-share activities, instructions, rubrics, and examples to boost classroom collaboration and learning.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

Shaddoe Lambert
Former Teacher; HMH Product Manager

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Turn and Talk Strategy in the Classroom: Purposeful Peer Conversations

Discover how using the turn and talk strategy in the classroom can boost engagement, support formative assessment, and enhance student learning.

Onalee Smith
Shaped Contributor

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Understanding UDL vs Differentiated Instruction

Understand UDL vs. differentiated instruction and how to use each to instruct and assess students in the classroom

Dr. Phil Vahey
Director of Applied Learning Sciences, HMH

Claire Benedikt
Principal UX Designer, Accessibility & Inclusive Design, HMH

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7 Small-Group Intervention Strategies 

Explore 7 small-group intervention strategies, plus download a free lesson plan template to support targeted instruction.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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6 Ways to Connect Core Instruction to Adaptive Learning and Tailored Intervention

With diverse learning needs and limits on teachers’ capacity int he classroom, here are six practical strategies for connecting core instruction to tailored intervention and adaptive practice.

Mary Resanovich
NWEA Lead Assessment Designer, HMH

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7 Classroom Math Center Ideas and Activities

Classroom math center ideas and activities for K-8 students to engage in small-group math activities.

Ana Berry
Instructional Designer, HMH

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What Is Flexible Grouping in Education?

Get the answer to the question, "What is flexible grouping in education?" We also share examples of this instructional practice along with strategies to help you implement it in the classroom.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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What Is Whole-Group Instruction?

Discover why whole-group instruction is an effective teaching strategy to deliver information to a group, as well as strategies to make it work in your classroom.

Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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Shorty Awards

Audience Honor, 2023, Shaped

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Digiday Content Marketing Awards

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People’s Choice Podcast Awards

Finalist, 2021 & 2023, Teachers in America

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